US3285548A
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Housing for component
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-31
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor G Matto
- 👤 Emil W Riegel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:09
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21W; F21W2111/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A HOUSING FOR COMPONENT INCLUDING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE INCLUDING MEANS IN ITS WALL FOR PERMITTING THE SLEEVE TO EXPAND AND CONTACT IN DIAMETER TO ACCOMMODATE OTHER APPARATUS WITH WHICH IT IS MATED, SAID SLEEVE HAVING AN OPEN FRONT END DEFINED BY AN ANNULAR SURFACE, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A WALL HAVING AN INNER SURFACE, AN ANNULAR LIP FORMED IN SAID INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF SAID SLEEVE AND SPACED FROM SAID OPEN FRONT END A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL INSERT ADAPTED TO BE INSERT IN SAID SLEEVE AND HAVING A WALL HAVING INNER AND OUTER SURFACES, FIRST AND SECOND ANNULAR LIPS FORMED SPACED APART IN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF SAID INSERT, THE WALL OF SAID INSERT BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND LIPS BEING TAPERED IN THICKNESS SO THAT WHEN THE INSERT IS INSERTED IN THE SLEEVE, IT ENDS TO EXPAND THE SLEEVE, AND WHEN THE INSERT IS FULLY INSERTED IN THE SLEEVE, SAID FIRST LIP ENGAGES THE FRONT END SURFACE OF SAID INSERT AND SAID SECOND LIP ENGAGES THE ANNULAR LIP IN THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF THE SAID SLEEVE AND MUTUALLY INTERACTING LOCKING FORCES ARE APPLIED BY THE SLEEVE AND INSERT ON EACH OTHER, THESE FORCES ALSO TENDING TO LOCK THE INSERT SECURELY IN PLACE WHEN IT IS MOUNTED IN AN OPENING IN A PANEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A HOUSING FOR COMPONENT INCLUDING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE INCLUDING MEANS IN ITS WALL FOR PERMITTING THE SLEEVE TO EXPAND AND CONTACT IN DIAMETER TO ACCOMMODATE OTHER APPARATUS WITH WHICH IT IS MATED, SAID SLEEVE HAVING AN OPEN FRONT END DEFINED BY AN ANNULAR SURFACE, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A WALL HAVING AN INNER SURFACE, AN ANNULAR LIP FORMED IN SAID INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF SAID SLEEVE AND SPACED FROM SAID OPEN FRONT END A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL INSERT ADAPTED TO BE INSERT IN SAID SLEEVE AND HAVING A WALL HAVING INNER AND OUTER SURFACES, FIRST AND SECOND ANNULAR LIPS FORMED SPACED APART IN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF SAID INSERT, THE WALL OF SAID INSERT BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND LIPS BEING TAPERED IN THICKNESS SO THAT WHEN THE INSERT IS INSERTED IN THE SLEEVE, IT ENDS TO EXPAND THE SLEEVE, AND WHEN THE INSERT IS FULLY INSERTED IN THE SLEEVE, SAID FIRST LIP ENGAGES THE FRONT END SURFACE OF SAID INSERT AND SAID SECOND LIP ENGAGES THE ANNULAR LIP IN THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF THE SAID SLEEVE AND MUTUALLY INTERACTING LOCKING FORCES ARE APPLIED BY THE SLEEVE AND INSERT ON EACH OTHER, THESE FORCES ALSO TENDING TO LOCK THE INSERT SECURELY IN PLACE WHEN IT IS MOUNTED IN AN OPENING IN A PANEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |